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Q.
- Signatures for Compliance Documents [ Title 24 Report form CF1R ] : Who signs energy compliance documents [ Title 24 Report ]?

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- The documentation author (we) and responsible person (client) must sign the Title 24 Report [ Certificates of Compliance form CF1R ].
/ see California Energy Commission (CEC) Blueprint for details /

Q.
- I am not that much familiar with the Title 24 Energy report procedure. Will report you have produced meet the City requirement?

- The City mentioned that Title 24 Report must be performed by an approved computer compliance program. Is this what you have used?

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- all Title 24 Reports prepared using one of CEC approved computer compliance program. Programs are certified by California Energy Commission (CEC) and guarantee the accuracy and acceptance and meet all California cities requirements.


Q.
- What are ADU?

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- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are known by many names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units and more.


Q.
- How to contact California Energy Commission (CEC) if there is question regarding Title 24 report or Energy compliance requirements?

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- please, call Energy Standards Hotline: 1-800-772-3300


Q.
- Could you help with the sizing of the HVAC equipment?

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- we can provide HVAC sizing [ HVAC Loads calculation ]. Additional fee applies. Also, Rooms/Zones Loads can be calculated.


Q.
- How  quickly will I receive Title 24 Report / form CF1R after sending payment?

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- Report [ Certificate of Compliance form CF1R ] will be emailed to you within 1~2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). For weekend service, please, contact (additional fee applies).


Q.
- Will I receive 24"x36" pages along with report?

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- report will be e-mailed to you in PDF (A4 -8.5" x11") and TIF (set of images of each page, easy to embed into AutoCad drawings) formats.
Pages 24" x 36" can be ordered separately (see prices).


Q.
- I can't pay with card, do you accept check or money order?

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- yes, we accept checks and money orders.


Q.
- If a plan checker finds a problem with Title 24 Report, will you fix it free of charge?

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- we will fix our errors free of charge.


Q.
- I need a title 24 report for my 1275 sq Addition only and NOT the Existing residence

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- We'll be happy to generate Title 24 Report just for addition, its take less time, and this is first step of every project, but, unfortunately,  the ”addition alone”  works well in less than 5% of projects. If an addition alone does not comply with the Standards, improvements to the existing building may be necessary, and the "Existing + Addition + Alteration" method must be used. In this case, existing Walls/Windows/Doors dimensions will be required, and project square footage will be the sum of the existing house + addition area.


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- If my proposed building "does not comply", what is next?

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- don't worry, we will inform you which improvements can help and will work with you until building COMPLIES - free of charge!


Q.
- Building Department inspector asked for CF2R and CF3R forms - can you help us?

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- There are 3 types of forms that maybe required for residential projects (depends of scope of work):

  • CF1R [Certificate of Compliance] - our company provides
  • CF2R [ Certificate of Installation] - should be provided by builder/contractor
  • CF3R [ Certificate of HERS Verification] - should be provided by HERS Rater

  •• Please check "Energy Standards Compliance and Enforcement" for more info regarding forms CF1R, CF2R, CF3R

  •• List of certified HERS Raters can be found on the HERS Provider web sites:
- CHEERS HERS provider
- Calcerts HERS provider


Q.
- Building Department inspector asked for NRCI and NRCA forms - can you help us?

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- There are 3 types of forms that maybe required for non-residential projects (depends of scope of work):

  • NRCC [Non-Residential Certificate of Compliance/ Title 24 Report] - our company provides
  • NRCI [Non-Residential Certificate of Installation] - should be provided by builder/contractor
  • NRCA [Non-Residential Certificate of Acceptance] - should be provided by Acceptance Technician

  •• List of certified Acceptance Technicians can be found on the California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program web site.


 
     
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